Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of the summer season in Maine. Now is the time of backyard BBQs, easy lakeside lunches and sim...

SPACE Gallery in downtown Portland was packed last night for the Food+Farm talk and cooking demo by eco-chef and food activist Bryant Terry ...

I was craving the Good Egg 's tasty tempeh hash the other morning, and I knew I'd want to enjoy it with a dollop of ketchup. But I a...

One of the wonderful things about my job is how it offers me the chance to constantly speak with interesting and inspiring people. Recently,...

It is such an honor to have Commune Tested, City Approved nominated as Portland's Best Food Blog by the Portland Phoenix. As you can see...

The fermented black bean and tofu noodle bowl at the A1 Diner. Two years ago when I agreed to join a pool of writers contributing restauran...

When fluffy powder falls softly in the morning, Bethel, Maine bustles with activity. Everyone wants to hit the slopes. A quintessential New ...

This winter holiday offered up many blessings, and one of my favorites is a new recipe which complements the traditional flavors of the seas...

I recently asked Switch readers for their favorite holiday recipes , and the best of the bunch were selected for a story featuring cocktail ...

My dad loves pie, so it was no surprise he requested one for his birthday party on Sunday night. He asked for pumpkin, one of his favorites,...

With the holidays here, we're all cooking up our favorite crowd pleasing recipes . I find that when I'm headed to an event with part...

Apples and cranberries show up for the short days and cool nights of autumn. Their vivid red skins add instant color to the Portland Farmers...

Around 6:45 pm this evening, Adam and I arrived for Michael Pollan's much-anticipated talk at the Bates College Chapel . More than half ...

When it gets cold in Maine, a warm soup is the ideal way to shake the chill from your bones and chase the damp out of the air. These lovely ...

When I spotted a gorgeous head of Nappa cabbage at the farmers' market, the thought of stir fry quickly filled my mind. Suddenly I could...

Here they are: The last of this season's farm fresh berries. I picked up the blueberries at Wednesday's farmers' market, and I...

Summer may be officially over, but that didn't stop Adam and I from hopping the ferry out of Portland and heading to Peaks Island last ...

Frost crept into Maine this past week, killing off many a tomato plant. Farms near the water and down here in the southern half of the state...